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RG02 SFF

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,125 mi
Last recorded160,125 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SFF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 158,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 158,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,662 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,749 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 141,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,465 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,565 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,663 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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RG02 SFF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG02 SFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG02 SFF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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